Mario Says He's Fooled Around Long Enough

In a carefully worded statement meant to, in my opinon, give him the maxium amount of leverage in negotiation with the state on a new arena, NHL Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux states that:
- He's no longer selling the team
- He's going to explore moving the team to another city
- He's going to talk to the politicians about plan B after he's no longer obligated to IOC.

From Dave Molari's article in Post Gazette

Statement from Mario:

"Recent developments, including yesterday's decision by the
[Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board], and the recent termination of
the purchase agreement by Jim Balsillie have convinced us that it is
time to take control of our own destiny. Accordingly, starting today,
the team is off the market, and we will begin to explore relocation
options in cities outside Pennsylvania," Lemieux said in a prepared
statement. "After seven years of trying to work out a new arena deal
exclusively in Pittsburgh, we need to take into consideration the
long-term viability of the team and begin discussions with other
cities that may be interested in NHL teams. As soon as we are no
longer restricted by our agreement with Isle of Capri from
negotiating an arena deal here, in the next few weeks, we will also
begin discussions with local leaders about a viable Pittsburgh arena
plan."